This bill amends New Jersey's invasion of privacy statute, specifically N.J.S.A.2C:14-9, to clarify the distinction between consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded in a sexual manner and consent to the subsequent disclosure of those images. The new legal language explicitly states that a person's consent to being photographed or recorded does not imply consent to disclose that image. Furthermore, it establishes that consent for disclosure must be strictly limited to the specific purpose for which it was obtained, thereby reinforcing the need for separate consent for both actions.

The bill also outlines the penalties for violations related to the unauthorized disclosure of such images, categorizing them as crimes of varying degrees depending on the circumstances. It emphasizes that taking an image and disclosing it are distinct acts requiring independent consent, thereby enhancing protections against the unauthorized sharing of intimate images. This legislative change aims to strengthen privacy rights and ensure that individuals have control over their own images, particularly in sensitive contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:14-9